In this inspiring episode of the Future-Proofed Podcast, Brett Muller sits down with Carol Ann Wentworth, founder of Wentworth Executive Recruiting, to explore the art of high-touch executive search. With a career that spans health and wellness, modeling, chamber leadership, and now C-level recruitment, Carol Ann shares how authenticity, intention, and human connection have fueled her decades-long success. She dives into the evolving landscape of recruitment, the responsible use of AI, and her mission to create mindful, culture-aligned placements. Listeners will learn how she's redefining recruitment by putting people first—every single time.
⏱Timestamps
00:00 - Intro and welcome to Carol Ann Wentworth
01:00 - Carol Ann’s start in health and wellness with Shackley Corporation
03:00 - From modeling to international talent placement with Eileen Ford
05:00 - Entering executive search and working with Cargill and Tonka Water
07:15 - Becoming CEO of the Woodland Hills Chamber after 9/11
09:30 - Mentorship under Dick Bolles and launching her own firm
11:00 - Building Wentworth Executive Recruiting from scratch
13:00 - High-touch methodology and personalized candidate outreach
15:00 - The three types of recruiting: Retained, Contingency, Staffing
17:00 - The impact and misuse of AI in recruiting
19:30 - Authenticity in candidate profiles and online presence
21:00 - Real-life case studies showing the power of human touch
24:00 - Evolving expectations in hybrid and remote work culture
27:00 - Advocating for skilled trades and career pivots
30:00 - Coffee with Carol Ann: launching a new project for older professionals
33:00 - Mental health and well-being in career transitions
37:00 - Mindful growth of Wentworth Executive Recruiting
40:00 - Upcoming mental well-being career course
42:00 - How to get in touch with Carol Ann
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💼 LinkedIn: Carol Ann Wentworth on LinkedIn
🌐 Website: WentworthExecutiveRecruiting.co
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